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Owatonna, MN (55060): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 505 CWI records · Steele County

170 ftmedian well depth
135 ft–222 fttypical depth range
36 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (279 tests)

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How deep are wells in Owatonna (55060), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Owatonna (55060) is 170 ft, based on 505 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 135 ft and 222 ft; 90% are shallower than 295 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Owatonna (55060)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 170 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,250–$11,050; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,200–$17,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Owatonna (55060)?

The median static water level is 36 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–60 ft), from 425 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 56 100–150 ft 120 150–200 ft 143 200–300 ft 132 300–400 ft 33 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 6
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Method: medians computed from CWI records (water-supply wells only (domestic, irrigation, public/community supply, commercial, industrial) — monitoring, observation, test, injection, heat-pump and environmental boreholes excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.